On August 10, one of the strongest earthquakes in recent Colombian history struck the Pacific/Andean region, in the west of the country, causing widespread destruction and a death toll that continues to rise.

Two La Salle schools in Colombia are located in the affected area, and one of them has suffered severe damage that puts its reopening at risk. Without urgent intervention, 362 students at La Salle Pereira school may not be able to return to school.

The La Salle network in Colombia is mobilizing to support the affected communities, collecting and distributing essential goods and humanitarian aid to people who have lost their homes or are facing emergency situations.

Your donation can make a difference with a double impact: helping to repair and reopen the school, enabling 362 students to return to their education, and providing humanitarian aid to the people and families affected by the earthquake.

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Wars, floods, earthquakes, cyclones, epidemics, and conflicts have, in recent years, become distressingly frequent occurrences in our daily lives. This surge in humanitarian crises compels us to respond urgently with emergency appeals, highlighting the pressing need for intervention and support.

We have faced the challenges of the most serious humanitarian emergencies on our planet, offering relief to affected communities and working to help them rebuild their daily lives.

Even in humanitarian emergencies, our mission remains steadfast: to ensure access to education and prevent children and youth, already in a very vulnerable position, from seeing their futures put on hold.

In times of crisis, the risk of educational pathways being disrupted is particularly high, but we are actively working to prevent this from happening. Every effort is geared toward preserving the basic right to school, providing young people with tools to face challenges and build a better future.